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"If It's Broke, Fix It"

If Victor E. Bull could alter the permanent, fixated grin on his face, it is likely that following Saturday's football game against Kent State, UB's number one fan would not only be sporting a fierce scorn, but would also need a short sabbatical from the University as a whole until a solution was gathered surrounding the atrocious football exhibition the UB football team displayed in its 33-7 loss to Kent State at UB Stadium on Saturday afternoon.The predictable nature of coach Jim Hofher's response to the adversity that the Bulls have faced this season is not working.

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Monday6:30 p.m.: Author Thurston Clarke will be giving a free live broadcast on WBFO in Allen Hall on South Campus.7 p.m.: The Communication SA will be holding a talent show in the Student Union Theater.

"Kids Play, Learn In Baldy Basement"

Baldy Hall, home of the CIT Help Desk, the Kiva, and countless classrooms has another secret within.

Hubbart Street Plays the Mainstage

Hubbard Street 2 Chicago came to UB on Saturday evening, highlighted by the performances of

A Better Playground Analogy

Sam Roth's analogy of the United States being like a little spoiled child is amusing but inaccurate ("This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things," Nov.

Feel the Burn Even It's Cold Outside

The flickering fluorescent bulbs overhead have sapped whatever energy the 5 p.m. sunset has not. All the doors and windows are shut tight, and crawling under the covers with a bag of chips seems like the most appealing way to pass the time.But take heart; there is hope beyond those frosted windowpanes.

Hard to Please

Good light-hearted art is hard to find. It had been a while for me, until this weekend.It had been a solid three years since I've had reason to be so pleased that I left a movie theater glowing the way I did on Friday night.

"Delegate, Burgio Miss Major Conference"

Attending the twice-annual SUNY delegate conferences is the least a SUNY Student Association delegate can do in his or her position.

Underdog Bulls Beat Akron But Lose In Second Round

At the end of a season of highs and lows, the men's soccer team scored a big upset win over Northern Illinois in the first round of the MAC playoffs before bowing out with a loss to Akron in the second round this weekend.On Friday afternoon, sixth-seeded Buffalo needed a big game and a victory over third-seeded Northern Illinois to advance to the second round of the MAC Tournament in Kalamazoo, Mich.That's exactly what they got, as they defeated the Huskies, 2-1.On Sunday afternoon, Buffalo faced off against the second-seeded Akron Zips.

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Women's SoccerBrenna McJury and Courtney MacVie received postseason accolades for their performance this season.

On the Canvas with UB's Ancient Alums

The head of an aged professor sits against an Armageddon-soaked backdrop with antediluvian texts littered throughout the canvas.

"With Comeback Win, Volleyball Ends Loss Streak"

The UB volleyball team snapped a 14-match losing streak with a thrilling come-from-behind 3-2 win over the Miami RedHawks Friday night in Alumni Arena.The Bulls claimed their first MAC victory of the season over the RedHawks with a big-time rally late in the match.Miami dominated game one, racking up seven service aces.

Beleaguered Bulls Fall To Flashes

The Kent State Golden Flashes scored early and often against the Bulls, handing them a 33-7 defeat Saturday afternoon at UB Stadium.Kent State's opening drive was a 98-yard, 16 play drive that took 6:44.

Recent Incidents Draw Attention to Danger of Rape

When many people think of rape they imagine an attack by a stranger as they walk alone in the dark.Yet according to Ellen Christensen, that's usually not the way it goes, especially here at UB where there have been four alleged rapes involving students in the past three weeks -- as many as had been reported in the past six years."What students need to know is that these rapes are acquaintance-related," said Christensen, director of Health Education and Health Services.

Negligent Delegate Should Resign

This weekend one of our SUNY Student Assembly delegates skipped out on the Assembly's one conference this semester.

Ben Sargent Cartoon: 11.8.04

Role Players Prepare for Convention

Anyone for Dungeons and Dragons?This Saturday, light-up dance pads, role-playing paraphernalia and creative conjuring will sweep into Baldy Hall when SARPA, UB's Strategist and Role Players Association, plans to show off its gaming and role-playing goods to anyone with an open imagination at its annual fall convention.The convention, for which the $3 admission proceeds go to Roswell Park Cancer Institute, will showcase puzzle, card, and role-playing game demos from various companies like Looney Labs and Steve Jackson Games on the first floor of Baldy Hall starting at 1 p.m.

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Women's SwimmingJennefer Brankovsky has been named the Mid-American Conference's women's swimmer of the week.

UB's Republicans Exult As Democrats Regroup

Across the nation Wednesday morning, Republicans cheered and Democrats turned disappointingly from TV broadcasts as the news broke that Sen.

Slim Victory Does Not Vindicate Bush Wrongs

President George Bush claimed victory Wednesday as Senator John Kerry conceded defeat. The nation should brace itself for four more years of disastrous policy.